Prayer Request - 4/30

Debra Usry sent this message tonight:  "Charlotte Cannon had knee surgery this morning and will be in PRMC/Room 408 for a few days and then to rehab."

Our Sympathy...

Mike Grigsby sent this message tonight:  "My oldest brother, Patrick, has been in prison most of his adult life... but he has one son, Aaron (17).  Aaron's mother was killed in a car wreck last night.

Aaron is faithful to the LORD, is a good student and a great musician. He is now basically alone in the world.  Pray that God will dwell near him and fill him with peace beyond understanding."

 

After reading this message, I called to ask Mike about Aaron.  As he said, Aaron is on his own.  He's a junior in high school and has basic needs.  There's going to be a memorial service for his Mom on Friday morning, in Van, and Aaron needs clothes to wear and a pair of size 10 athletic shoes.  Basic needs.  Just breaks your heart. 
If you can help, with clothes/shoes/gift cards for Aaron, please contact Mike or Kathy.

Update on Kristi Anthony - 4/30

Posted by Austin at 8pm:  "I need everyone to pray tonight, not just lightly, really pray for Mom.  It has been better since she has gotten home but taking my Mom to meet a stranger every morning who takes her to Pate is the hardest thing I've ever done. I've cried the last two mornings after I've dropped her off.  Just knowing that she spends her whole day without us or her friends literally makes me sick. Her depression is making her so sad and she isn't the same person, though she is in a lot of ways. So DO this tonight. Do not pray for any of us but Mom. We need prayers but SHE needs them more than ever right now. I feel like God wanted me to say that tonight. -Austin"

Posted by Jay at 8:30am:  "Kristi fell last night. She tried to get up to go to the restroom without waking me. She is ok but it scared me to death and it worried her that she upset me. She wants to walk so badly and her poor memory is very troubling to her. Pray for strength and healing...we STILL need your faithful prayers as we are not in the homestretch yet. God is in Control, Jay"

Update on Tom Wood - 4/30

Joanne Wood sent this message tonight:  Thank you with our whole hearts for your fervent prayers, cards , food,& ALL your LOVE!!
Tom has finished 7 weeks chemo/radiation treatment.  In 6 to 7 weeks Tom will have a Pet Scan to show results of his treatment . Please continue to lift Tom up in prayer.We are praying that complete healing is God's will. Our hearts are at Peace.....1 Peter 5: 6-11.

PRAISE - 4/30

Daniel Reed, who was kicked by a horse on Sunday is now at home.  His Mom posted this message this afternoon:  "We want to say thank you to everyone, family, friends, paramedics, firemen, doctors, nurses, for all the prayers, calls, text, kind words, and all the help we had at our house for Daniel. With your continued prayers I know he will be back 100% !!! Our God is awesome!!!"

Prayer Request - 4/28

Please keep Daniel Reed, in your prayers.  He was kicked in the head by a horse today and was CareFlighted to a metroplex hospital.  They say no bleeds and he should be ok.  He is in A LOT of pain.  He, his wife and 6 month old baby boy had just moved back to the area YESTERDAY. 

Weekly Update - 4/28

* Kristi Anthony is HOME!  She will continue her rehab with Pate, Monday through Friday, but she will get to be home at night and on weekends!
* Lilla Buchanan was at worship this morning and said that she is feeling better.
* Butch Mills continues to be at PRMC/507.
* Ed Bullard is recovering from surgery, this past week, and is now in PRMC for rehab.
* Don Thompson - PRMC - taking dialysis
* Rickey McFadden - is scheduled for back surgery on May 14 at Presbyterian/Dallas.
* Tom Wood - taking cancer treatments.
* Lance Johnson as he fights ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).
* John and Marie Figgins - Health
* Anna Zant - Health
* Jeanie Lamb - Cancer
* Lareece Maggard - she was at worship this morning and is feeling better.
* Jessica Harris asks for prayers for her and her daughter as they go to court tomorrow for custody.
* Gene and Ruth Ann Stallings' daughter and son-in-law, Dr. David and Laurie Vanderpool will be moving to Haiti soon. Please keep their family in your prayers for safety and success.
* Perry Bolton - Cancer (former member and Evelyn Perry's grandson)
* Lillian Welch (Mark Welch and Dianne McFadden's Mom) - Health
* Becky Lamberson (our co-worker at First Federal) was diagnosed with breast cancer last week and will be having surgery shortly.
* Lutreccia Lane (Bro.David Lane's Mom) attends MLK Church, she's had cancer since 1995, but it has come back and she's in serious condition.
* Cheryl Brown (PHS teacher) asked for prayers for her husband, Christie. He is in PRMC in critical condition.
* Ruth Thompson (College Street member) has been having complications with cancer and all treatments have been discontinued.
* Mike Nelson will have heart surgery on May 1st and David Nelson is still battling cancer. (Charlotte Grooms' brothers.)
* Larry Ballard asked for prayers for Dwayne Ballard, he had 2 stents put in on Saturday and is recovering now.
* Linda Ray (friend of Kathy Ballard) is battling depression.
* Tim White (friend of Derald Bulls) - recovery from serious motorcycle accident.
* Mindy Miller, as she battles depression. (Kathy Marshall's daughter.)
* Greg Wilson asked for prayers for his Mom and sister and their health.
* Frieda Burns - starting dialysis. (Ora Henderson's step-daughter.)
* Chad Garrett (son of Paul and brother of Curtis) - job change.

SYMPATHY: 
  - Family of Anterious Williams, from Roxton.  He was killed in a car accident last night.
  - Family of local businessman, Frank Miller.  He was the owner of Cooper Propane/Butane.

Please continue to remember those who were injured or killed in the explosion in West, Texas.  Next Sunday we will have a special contribution for the victims.

 

McKenna Jones will be leaving this Thursday, May 2nd, for Tanzinia (a country in East Africa) for 3 weeks.  She will be part of a mission team with Oklahoma Christian. 

She has raised all but the last $1,000 of her trip.  If you can help her with this, please contact Kyle or Monica. 
God bless you McKenna has you travel and minister to these people.

 

Bailey Cannon will be traveling to Zambia (a country in Southern Africa) on July 4th for an 18 day medical mission trip.  (More details to come later.)

Simple Supper: Still only $2 per person. This weeks' entree is Chipotle Bowls. If weren't able to sign-up, this morning, and would like to join us, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

Pantry Needs: Soup and crackers

KEEP THE DATE:
May 5:  Special contribution for the victims of the West, Texas explosion
May 12: Faithful Readers
May 15:  Blood Drive
May 19: Senior Sunday
May 23: Kiddie Kollege Graduation - 6:30pm
June 8: VBS - KFC and College Street partnering together 9-2pm at College St.
June 17-20: Camp Deer Run PeeWee Day Camp (ages 5-8 years)
June 28-July 6: Brazil Campaign (see Clint Spencer for details)

NEXT WEEK:

Love you - MEAN IT!

WELCOME HOME KRISTI !!

What a wonderful WELCOME HOME for Kristi today. 
Lots of friends, family and strangers joined together to greet her with some Lamar County love!
Red balloons (for heart health), huge smiles, signs made by some of the cutest little children and tears were evident from all of those that were there!
We were witnessing answered prayers.
We were witnessing LOVE.
We were witnessing a community, who may not have known Kristi before, but they know her, and her family, now. 
Friends have prayed for her, sent cards, prayed, called, prayed, visited, prayed, patted the back of one of her boys, prayed, gone to her house and gotten it ready for this day, prayed, fixed food, prayed, etc etc etc.
The important thing is ... we all PRAYED.
We've read the words of her husband, Jay, begging everyone to pray for his wife. He has shown the love that we are to have for our spouses...in sickness and in health.
We've read the words of her sons...who have matured beyond their years.  They've continued their lives, but they've been with their Mom every chance they possibly could.
We've watched her Mom, Sandy, show the love a mother has for her child.
We prayed for a miracle and we saw it happen today!
Posted by Austin at 8:30pm:  "One time in English we wrote a paper about the best day of our life. I couldn't think of what it was so I made up some story about how I went skydiving lol. Well I can honestly say when we drove down 79 me and mom both agreed it was the best day of our lives. It has been a long 6 months and we know we have a long road ahead still but today is a huge step. There is only One to thank today, not the doctors, nurses, me , my dad, no one but God. All this time we asked Him to bring her home then. Well today He showed me that His time is perfect, all the waiting just made today so much better! Please continue to pray for continued healing and thanks again everyone! Thank you God most importantly. -Austin"

Praise and Prayers for the Anthony Family - 4/26

Posted by Jay at 1:15pm:  "As I post this many thoughts and emotions are circulating in my mind and heart. First, I want to thank our mighty God for his intervention in Kristi's tragedy on November 16th and His continued work in her life. Next, all of the FAITHFUL people who have prayed, helped, and just loved Kristi and our family. 
Today is the next step in Kristi's miracle...coming home. She and our entire family are so ready for this to happen, the day we've all prayed for and awaited. There are fears involved such as not having any medical professionals close by for the first time in almost six months! However, the Great Physician is present. 
Why did this happen to our family? We don't know BUT we do know that HE has blessed many because of it. I for one, and our boys are MUCH DIFFERENT people than we would have ever been without this great trial. I have seen a spiritual maturity emerge in Austin, Tyler, and Cody that would have otherwise been impossible.... I have learned patience, which I would have never received otherwise. I have learned to love my wife in a way that I never did before. I have learned what true love really is and we all have learned not to take our loved ones for granted. I have been changed PERMANENTLY and so have our boys. Maybe you have been changed too? 
We are not special in any way. But God often used simple, SINFUL, and plain people to work through in the Bible. As he has with our family.
Please continue to remember Kristi and our family because her rehabilitation, recovery, and healing is simply moving locations and has not stopped. We need your continual prayers. As for the end result? I have never doubted God's promise that Kristi would be healed in completion, fully restored even better than previously and that is both physically, mentally, and spiritually. I have FULL faith in Him!
Our God is an awesome God.
I want to give a special thank you to our three boys, Austin, Tyler, and Cody who have stood strong through this trial and endured much without complaining. Austin who has been my rock and his Mother's caretaker and biggest advocate. Tyler, whose smiling attitude has held the rest of our raw emotions in check and Cody, whose sweet spirit has reminded us of our love for each other. Most of all, the love of my life, Kristi who has had to endure so much but has provided our family with a road to everlasting love and a new faith in God. Sandy who has given so much without regard for her self.
To our Facebook friends and followers, we are forever in your debt. Remember...God is in Control! - Jay"

Offer of Day Bed

Carol Perryman Booker sent this message:  "I'm a member of the Church at Lamar Avenue. I have a twin daybed that is in good shape and a pillow top mattress with it if you know anyone who wants or needs it. My number is 903-783-0400.

Prayer Request - 4/25

Derald Bulls sent this message:  "Please add Leon and Vicky Petete, their daughters and my co-worker, Pam Bennett to the prayer list. (Vicky is the Pam’s sister.) Leon was taken from Ada (where they live) to Oklahoma City by ambulance this morning to Mercy Hospital today after having a seizure. There will be an MRI this afternoon to further determine what may be going on in his brain."

PRAISE REPORT - KRISTI ANTHONY!!!!

Matt Welch just posted:  "It's official now. My sister is finally coming home! Thank you all for the support and continued prayers for Her and the WHOLE family."

 

 

It's A Boy!

Matt and Allison Hanley are proud to announce the arrival of Mr. Gavin Ryan Hanley.  He arrived this afternoon at 1:30pm weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces and is 19.5 inches long. VERY proud grandparents are Alan and Sherrie Boyd & James and Kim Hanley.  Great Grandparents are Pete and Lillian Taylor.

PRAISE!!!!!

PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED!!
Kristi Anthony will be on her way HOME late Friday afternoon.
We would like to have a big group to welcome her back to Paris .... SO .... those of you who can, meet at the Trinity Christian Academy parking lot... between 5-6pm ... ONLY PARK ON THE WHITE CONCRETE OR THE ACREAGE BESIDE IT!!!
If you want to make signs, balloons, etc that would be great.
We do ask that NO ONE follow them to their house....let them tell us when that can take place.
KEEP WATCHING FACEBOOK...WE WILL POST WHEN THEY ARE LEAVING PATE AND THAT WILL GIVE US A MORE DEFINITE TIME.
 

Prayers and Praise 4/24

You can click on this link to read about Gene and Ruth Ann Stallings daughter and son-in-law and their upcoming move to Haiti!  It's great to see people putting their faith into action!

It's A Girl

Joel and Dori McGee are proud to announce the arrival of Miss Zoey Nicole McGee.  She arrived Tuesday evening at 6:49pm weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces and is 20 inches long.  VERY proud grandparents are John and Donna McGee.

 

Prayer Request - 4/23

Please say a prayer for Allison Hanley as she is induced for delivery of baby Gavin on Wednesday morning.  You also say a prayer for Dad Matt and G's grandparents Alan and Sherrie Boyd and James and Kim Hanley.

It's A Girl....

Doug and Karen Cato are excited to announce the arrival of their newest granddaughter, Ziva May.  She was born on April 4th.  Her parents are Phillip and Shana Cato and big brother/big sister are Blane and Brea.

This is the 2 Life Groups, from LACOC, that worked at the Anthony home Sunday afternoon.

They were getting everything ready for Kristi to come home this WEEK!

Weekly Update - 4/21

Response:  Jessica Harris went forward this morning, asking for prayers for her and her daughter as they continue the court proceedings this week.  And prayers for peace during this time.

* The Anthony Family finally has some great news!  Kristi will be leaving Pate Rehab and coming home THIS FRIDAY!!!!  She will continue her rehab with Pate, Monday through Friday, but she will get to be home at night and on weekends!
* Lilla Buchanan was admitted to PRMC this morning.
* Butch Mills continues to be at PRMC/507.
* Ed Bullard is recovering from surgery, this past week, and is now in PRMC for rehab.
* Don Thompson - PRMC - taking dialysis
* Neil Collard - Had stent surgery in March and is doing good.
* Rickey McFadden - is scheduled for back surgery on May 14 at Presbyterian/Dallas.
* Tom Wood - taking cancer treatments.
* Lance Johnson as he fights ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).
* John Figgins - has finished his cancer treatments!
* Anna Zant - Health
* Jeanie Lamb - Cancer
* Lareece Maggard - Health
* Mike Marsters - Health
* Shane Welch - prayers for safe travel, tomorrow, as he comes home for Jordan and Nathan's wedding!
* Gene and Ruth Ann Stallings' daughter and son-in-law, Dr. David and Laurie Vanderpool will be moving to Haiti soon.  Please keep their family in your prayers for safety and success.
* Jane Cowan (Mark's Mom) received a pacemaker this week and isn't doing well at this time.
* Perry Bolton - Cancer (former member and Evelyn Perry's grandson)
* Lillian Welch (Mark Welch and Dianne McFadden's Mom) - Health
* Becky Lamberson (our co-worker at First Federal) was diagnosed with breast cancer last week and will be having surgery shortly.
* Lutreccia Lane (Bro.David Lane's Mom) attends MLK Church, she's had cancer since 1995, but it has come back and she's in serious condition.
*  Cheryl Brown (PHS teacher) asked for prayers for her husband, Christie. He is in PRMC in critical condition.
* Ridley Briggs (Margaret Lough's friend) is recovering from heart surgery.
* Ruth Thompson (College Street member) has been having complications with cancer and all treatments have been discontinued.
* Our sympathy is extended to the Nichols family as they mourn the death of their Dad, Bob.  He has 2 sons, Matthew and Phillip Nichols, in Paris schools.
* Wayne Kerby asked for prayers for 2 of his friends; Jamie McAllen who is ill and Wayne Noe who has a bed sore on his face.
* Please continue to remember those who were injured or killed in the bombing in Boston and the explosion in West, Texas.

We have many new little babies are due to arrive SOON to LACOC families.  Please keep the Moms and babies all healthy!

Please remember school students and teachers this week as they are taking/administering the STAAR test.

Congratulations to the Paris ISD students/teachers, including Bailey Cannon, who were in Austin this weekend with the Future Problem Solvers competition.  They are proudly bringing home 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place positions and will now travel to the international competitions this summer.

Do you have a CDL? There is a need for another driver for Sunday mornings. If you can help with this, please check with Wayne Kerby. Also...can you help maintain the vans? You don't have to DO the maintenance...just see that they are safe and ready at all times.

Simple Supper: Still only $2 per person. This weeks' entree is Hamburgers. If weren't able to sign-up, this morning, and would like to join us, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

Pantry Needs: Soup w/meat and canned fruit

KEEP THE DATE:
May 12: Faithful Readers
May 19: Senior Sunday
May 23: Kiddie Kollege Graduation - 6:30pm
June 8:  VBS - KFC and College Street partnering together 9-2pm at College St.
June 17-20: Camp Deer Run PeeWee Day Camp (ages 5-8 years)
June 28-July 6: Brazil Campaign (see Clint Spencer for details)

NEXT WEEK:

PRAISE UPDATE - KRISTI ANTHONY!

Posted by Austin at 6:50pm:  "The people at Pate Rehab have decided that it will be best for mom to come home and continue her therapy as an outpatient. She will live at home and go to therapy Monday through Friday at Pate. In order for this to happen they have to inspect the house to make sure the requirements for mom's needs are in place. They are coming to inspect the house on Thursday and there was no way me, my dad, my brothers and Bobby Gage were ever going to get it ready in time. So today, around 30 people from our church (Lamar Avenue Church of Christ), came out and did an amazing job on the house. They cleaned and rearranged the entire kitchen, broke up concrete, mowed, weedeated, mopped, cleaned bathrooms, windows and did so much more. We are so thankful for them because as of right now Mom will get to come home on Friday! Mom has not stayed the night at our house since November 15 and she is more than ready to come home. We are beyond grateful to have such amazing people in our lives to help make this happen. This day has been the best day our family has had since the day mom woke up from her coma. Thank you everyone! -Austin, Jay, Tyler, Cody, and most importantly Kristi"

Prayer Requests - 4/19

Ed Bullard has been transferred back to PRMC/Room 326 for rehab.

Butch Mills has improved some, but continues to be hospitalized at PRMC/Room 507.

Update on Don Thompson

Don Thompson's wife, Ethel Leme, said that Don is still in the hospital.  He is on dialysis due to complete kidney failure.  He is not walking yet but they hope to start rehab this weekend if the evaluation goes well.  Please keep him in your prayers. 

Prayer Request - 4/19

Our co-workers Mom, Mary Olsen, is in Baylor/Dallas now.  She was able to sit on the side of the bed and talk to her daughters, Holly and Christie, last night.  Her left arm is paralyzed...but she can move her left leg.  (Rehab can fix this.)  The neurologist told them he saw some blood flow, from the artery that was blocked.  They will be performing more tests on her today.

Prayer Request - 4/18

Our co-worker's Mom, Mary Olsen, has a total blockage in the middle artery in her brain.  Drs. in Paris can't work on that.  They have her in an ambulance on their way to Baylor/Dallas now.

Mid-week Prayer Requests - 4/18

~~ Jessica Harris' doctors have gotten her meds regulated and she is doing MUCH better!  Also, prayers were answered yesterday when she was granted a restraining order to keep her and her daughter safe.
~~ Brittany Twitty-Johnson is having complications with her diabetes.  It has been really high lately.
~~ Ridley Briggs (Margaret Lough's friend) is having heart surgery in Tyler this morning.
~~ Ruth Thompson (College Street member) has been having complications with cancer and all treatments have been discontinued.
~~ Lutreccia Lane (Bro.David Lane's Mom) attends MLK Church, she's had cancer since 1995, but it has come back and she's in really bad shape.
~~ Roosevelt Twitty (Brittany's uncle) is having serious health issues. 
~~ Yasmeen Mason (Brittany's friend) had an emergency appendectomy on Monday.
~~ Cheryl Brown (PHS teacher) asked for prayers for her husband, Christie.  He is in PRMC in critical condition.
~~ Todd Hargrove's Mom has lung cancer and has been placed on hospice. (Friend of Brittany Johnson)
~~ My Mommy, Louise McMillan, has pneumonia again and her levels are once again flucuating.   Please bring peace and comfort to her.

H.O.P.E

Helping Other Parents Endure

 

A local faith based support group for parents
enduring neonatal death.

 

Location:  Primitive Baptist Church of Paris
580 SW 19th - Paris

Meeting Dates:  1st and 3rd Tuesday nights of each month

Time:  6pm

 

Contact:  Jana Mobley

Phone:  903-249-7145

E-mail:  jana.mobley@yahoo.com

 

You may also check with Brittany Twitty-Johnson
if you have any questions

You may call her at:  903-517-0178
Email:  btwittyjohnson@gmail.com

Prayer Request - 4/17

Mary Olsen, who works at Wells Fargo, was taken to the hospital yesterday afternoon with what seems to be a stroke.  Her daughter, Holly Scott (our co-worker at First Federal) says that her Mom is not doing very well.  Please keep Mary and her family in your prayers!

Prayer Requests - 4/17

Don Thompson has been moved to PRMC/Room 449 and is improving after his by-pass surgery last week.  He was having kidney failure, but is now on dialysis.

Marolyn Woodall asked that we pray for her friend, Irene Sierra from Dallas.  Irene plans to travel to LaChona, Mexico on May 4th to teach the women there.  She asks for prayers for safe travel, health, strength and effective teaching.  She is a good friend of the Woodall's and knows those from LACOC that have gone on mission trips to Mexico in the past.

Prayer Request - 4/17

Jessica Harris asked for prayers ... she goes before the Judge at 11am to get an emergency restraining order on Sophia's biological father.  Pray that he will voluntarily sign over his rights.

Prayer Request - 4/15

Jessica Harris asked that we keep her and her daughter Sophia in your prayers as they are dealing with some issues now.

Prayer Request - 4/15

Message from Kristi Mills:  "My Dad, Butch Mills, was admitted to PRMC/Room 507. He's got pneumonia."

Prayer Request - 4/15

Our co-worker, Becky Lamberson, has been diagnosed with breast cancer.  She will be going to Baylor/Dallas tomorrow to meet with surgeon.

Update on Ed Bullard - 4/15

Kristi Bullard-Mooday posted this about her Dad, Ed Bullard:  "My dad was moved yesterday to a regular room. PT was in this morning, they tried to get him up but it is going to require 2 right now. But he is improving & doing good!"

 

 

 

Prayer Request - 4/14

Posted by Jay at 7pm tonight:  "For any of you considering dissolving your family, listen to this please!  My family is ripped apart right now and not by choice... we have one son going one direction to be with his mom, another to stay with a grandparent and another with me. I am having to leave Kristi again tonight and this has been is our life since November 16.  I would give anything and everything to be a whole family again!  Don't take family for granted."

Weekly Update - 4/14

Response:  Austin Anthony went forward this morning stating that "I asked my Mom (Kristi Anthony) last night 'Mom, what's the one thing you want the most?'....she stated 'I want to go home.'"  Patrick prayed a special prayer for Kristi to come home and be with her family. 

New Members:  Nick and Rebecca Morello and also Roger and Stephanie Bryan

Our Sympathy is extended to John McGee and his family in the loss of his grandmother, Grace Foreman, this week.

* Kristi Anthony as she continues her rehab at the Pate Rehab Center in Anna, TX. Please call first (Jay or Sandy) before visiting.
* Ed Bullard had surgery at Baylor/Dallas yesterday. They removed a benign tumor from his spine that had been there for some time.  His daughter Kristi said that he'd had a good night and is able to move his right leg some. 
* Tom Wood - taking cancer treatments.
* Lance Johnson as he fights ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).
* John Figgins - taking cancer treatments.
* Don Thompson - Had by-pass surgery this week and now his kidneys are failing.
* Lee McClain - is feeling better and was at church this morning.
* Louise Peace - Health
* Jeanie Lamb - Cancer
* Lareece Maggard - Health
* Joyce Allen - feeling much better.
* Chuck Brazile - is feeling better and is out of the hospital
* Perry Bolton (former member and grandson of Evelyn Perry) had the tumor removed from his kidney....will be going through another surgery soon.
* Lillian Welch (Mark Welch and Dianne McFadden's Mom) - Health - she is at home now.
* David and Mike Nelson (Charlotte Grooms' brothers) - Health
* Keely Kennedy asked for prayers for Bethany Christian.  She recently lost her job.  She's dealing with depression and needs prayers.
* Kathy Marshall asked for prayers for her daughter, Mindy Miller, as she is dealing with depression.
* Lesa Bulls asked for prayers for Dustin Smith.  He will have a biopsy procedure on Tuesday.
* Lesa also asked for prayers for her friend, Carolyn Hiner, as she is going through chemo treatments.  Also, Carolyn's brother, Lee Hiner, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and will be having surgery this week.

KFC Spring Fling: Louie and Marolyn Woodall will once again host the annual Spring Fling for the KFC group and their families, 4:30-7:30pm on Saturday, April 20th.  Guys bring drinks and girls bring desserts.

Do you have a CDL?  There is a need for another driver for Sunday mornings.  If you can help with this, please check with Wayne Kerby.  Also...can you help maintain the vans?  You don't have to DO the maintenance...just see that they are safe and ready at all times.

Simple Supper: Still only $2 per person. This weeks' entree is Lasagna. If weren't able to sign-up, this morning, and would like to join us, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

Pantry Needs: Boxes of mac and cheese and boxes of spaghetti

KEEP THE DATE:
Apr 20: KFC Spring Fling at the Woodall Ranch (4:30-7:30)
May 19: Senior Sunday
May 23: Kiddie Kollege Graduation - 6:30pm
June 17-20: Camp Deer Run PeeWee Day Camp (ages 5-8 years)
June 28-July 6: Brazil Campaign (see Clint Spencer for details)

NEXT WEEK:

 

LOVE YOU - MEAN IT!

Update on Ed Bullard

Kristi Bullard-Moody sent this message at 4:53pm:  "Dad has been out of surgery for a few hours.  The doctor was able to remove all of the tumor.  It had been there for a while.  He did have some complications, but seems to be better.  He will probably be in ICU a few days and will require some rehab before leaving Baylor.  Thanks for all the prayers.  Please keep them coming."

Update on Ed Bullard

Kristi Bullard-Moody just sent me this message:  "My dad, Ed Bullard, is being admitted into Baylor/Dallas tonight and will be having surgery in the morning.  Preliminary results is a benign tumor on his spine.  Surgeon hasn't come in yet so we don't know what time.  I will send more info as I can."

Prayer Request - 4/12

Ed Bullard will be admitted to Baylor sometime today, they are in the ER they are running all kinds of tests, they said they are going to get to the root of his problems, but first they must take care of the back & then Dr. Laundry will take care of the hernia.  Please keep prayers coming for him & the family that will be traveling to Baylor to visit during the process.

Update on Kristi Anthony

Posted by Jay at 9:30am:  "Kristi's sadness has been taking its toll on her, the boys, Sandy and myself. every time that I get down though God is faithful and sends people like these great Paris businesses who are distributing these red ribbons for Kristi. Thank You Beverly White and Molly Woodall for starting this loving gesture! God is in Control - Jay"

If you would like a red ribbon to wear to support Kristi...UNTIL SHE COMES HOME...you can go to Texas Furniture, First Federal, The T-Shirt Shoppe, Hargis Electric, Lamar National and Weezy's to pick yours up!

Prayer Request - 4/11

Karen Cato sent this message:  "George Newberry is scheduled for cancer surgery on 04/22. Please keep him in your prayers!"

Reminder for friends and family....

Our sympathy...

John McGee's grandmother, Grace Foreman passed away on Sunday, April 7th. 
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 11, 2013 in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Hutchison officiating.
Burial will follow in the Long Cemetery.

Prayer Request - 4/10

Ed Bullard is in PRMC/North.  Was admitted with abdomen and back pain and numbness in right leg.  Waiting on MRI and hope to know more late today.  Has an appointment in Dallas on Friday.

Update on Kristi Anthony

Posted at 8:30 this morning by Austin:  "Last night I stayed with mom and for the first time since November 15, she woke me up. I know for me and probably a few more in the Anthony and Welch family that it's always easier to just try to forget about what we have been through because it's less painful that way. We went from being together at my last football game one night to sitting in a hospital waiting room the next. For me that shows whats really important. It's been a long road of pain and struggles for all of us. We have grown closer, then further away from each other. We have been faithful to God and then not even talked to Him. We have loved each other and then disliked each other. I have tried to avoid thinking about the situation because I thought that would be easier but it's not at all....Our mom and nana have to sit in a random rehab facility with complete strangers everyday of their lives and I selfishly try to act like nothings going on. We are all guilty of that in this family though at one time or another. That being said I love everyone in my family from my mom to my dad, brothers, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. Please continue to pray for my mom everyday. Thanks -Austin"

 

Please remember this sweet family....they are so honest with us and share their feelings with us.  Good or bad. 
We also have to remember these boys.  Austin is 18 and a senior, Tyler just turned 16 and Cody is 12.  They are kids who are missing their Mom! 
Sweet Jay...he's missing his sweetheart...his best friend.

 

Prayer Request - 4/9

Don Thompson had 3 by-passes yesterday and is in PRMC/ICU.  Surgery went well but they are a little concerned about his kidney function.

Weekly Update - 4/8

Our Sympathy is extended to Lillian Taylor and her family in the loss of her sister, Betty Wise.

* Kristi Anthony as she continues her rehab at the Pate Rehab Center in Anna, TX. Please call first (Jay or Sandy) before visiting.
* Tom Wood - taking cancer treatments
* Lance Johnson as he fights ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).
* John Figgins taking cancer treatments and Marie Figgins - Health.
* Louise Peace - Health
* Jessica Harris - Health
* Jeanie Lamb - Cancer
* Joyce Allen - Health
* Lee McClain - Health
* My Mom, Louise McMillan - There's no trace of pneumonia now.  She is suffering from Congestive Heart Failure.
* Lillian Welch (Mark Welch and Dianne McFadden's Mom) - Health
* David and Mike Nelson (Charlotte Grooms' brothers) - Health

KFC Spring Fling: Louie and Marolyn Woodall will once again host the annual Spring Fling for the KFC group and their families, 4:30-7:30pm on Saturday, April 20th.

Simple Supper: Still only $2 per person. This weeks' entree is Steak Sandwiches. If weren't able to sign-up, this morning, and would like to join us, call the church office by noon on Tuesday.

Pantry Needs: Spaghetti and sauce

KEEP THE DATE:
Apr 12:   Mission Workshop
Apr 14:   Faithful Readers
Apr 20:   KFC Spring Fling at the Woodall's
May 19:  Senior Sunday
June 17-20:  Camp Deer Run PeeWee Day Camp (ages 5-8 years)
June 28-July 6:  Brazil Campaign (see Clint Spencer for details)

NEXT WEEK......

Love you - MEAN IT!

Prayer Requests - 4/5

Lucy Offutt sent this message today regarding William:  "We have fantastic news. The retinal cancer specialist saw absolutely no signs of any cancer at all. The areas on the prior images had completely disappeared! The Lord has answered our prayers! Thank you and all our brothers and sisters who have been praying for us during these very difficult weeks and months. God is GOOD...ALL the time! God bless you all!"

April McClour sent this message today:  "I need my Aunt Tina (lives in Stuart, FL) on the prayer list.  They called in hospice today."

Prayer Request - 4/2

Lucy Offutt sent this message tonight:  "I just took William to VisionQuest/Dallas today for drastic changes in his vision. The results are not very good. We expected something simple, but we got a preliminary diagnosis of ocular melanoma of the right eye that appears to be rapidly growing. He has to go back the the Retina Associates at 8:00 Friday am for further testing. They tried to get these done today, but the doctor who does this procedure was not in that office today."

Prayer Request

Please add Frankie Hawkins to your prayer list.  She has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has been given a few weeks to a few months to live.  She is Sabrina Day's aunt.  Sabrina is a close friend of Lindsay McCarter's and this family has suffered devastating loss in the past year already.